Re: Blurred and incorrect color screen
- From: "Patrick Keenan" <test@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:55:16 -0400
"Scott" <NoSpam-Scott.Xe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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My 2-yr old HP laptop has a blurred and incorrect color (greenish) screen
from time to time. It seems when I boot up the Windows, it works fine but
after an hour or so the problem appears. If I switch off and use it next
day, it works fine but repeat the problem after 1 hour. Can someone give
me
a guidance if the issue comes from hardware or software before I send to
repair centre.
Thanks,
Scott
You'll want to consider your warranty options. This isn't likely to be
software, it's possibly a display unit issue, and unfortunately, the display
is probably the single most expensive component on a laptop.
Since you purchased yours, display prices have dropped, but the replacement
unit for your system may be hundreds of dollars.
Get estimates first, as you may decide that a new model is worthwhile from a
cost perspective.
I agree that given the sequence of events you describe, heat could be an
isssue. Try using a cooling pad under the laptop and yes, be sure the
vents are unobstructed. Does this alter anything? Again, if the problem
is that heat has damaged chips, a replacement board is often required, and
that can also be expensive.
HTH
-pk
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